New York (N.Y.)

FIT general historical material

Sub-Group

Identifier: SC.FITA.0

Dates: 1944

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

FIT oral histories collection, 1967-2023

sub-sub-series

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of oral history interviews with prominent twentieth- and twenty-first-century fashion industry businesspeople, designers, and artists, as well as members of the FIT faculty and staff.

Dates: 1967-2023

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / Gladys Marcus Library records / Special Collections and FIT Archive

Ford Models, Inc. collection

Collection

Identifier: SC.478

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of 32 folders containing the archives of the Ford Models, Inc. There are press clippings from 1936-2012, correspondence, public relations, Eileen Ford's speeches and book manuscripts, the Ford Book look books, as well personal information. Additionally there is more detailed information about Ford Models, Vendela, and Ted Dawson.

Dates: 1936-2014

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Framed images, 1854

box

Identifier: SC.505.1.1

Scope and Contents This box includes 7 daguerrotypes and 2 photographs. Daguerrotype formerly identified as RFC 0117: "Will J Demorest; 3x3.5; adorned cover with clasp. Cover unattached." Daguerrotype formerly identified as RFC 0118: "(Mme. Demorest, center) and 2 women; 3.5x4.5 adorned case with clasps. Inscribed on face: Olmed & zynawmn [sic]; cover unattached; on inside: 'Anson, 589 Broadway, N.Y.'." Daguerrotype formerly identified as RFC 0120: "William Jennings Demorest; 3x3.25, without cover; gold...

Dates: 1854

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Demorest collection, a.k.a. Ransom Family collection, 1854-1909 / Images, circa 1854-1892

Frances Neady collection of original fashion illustrations, 1913-

Collection

Identifier: SC.187

Scope and Contents The Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton, is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos,...

Dates: 2019; 1984; 1913

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

George Simonton records, 1978-2018

sub-sub-series

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.7.9.2

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of original sketches and photographs, business and promotional materials, and materials related to the fashion career of George Simonton as well as his work at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Dates: 1978-2018

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / School of Art and Design / Fashion Design records

Integrated Service-Learning Project, 2013-2021

digital folder

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.7.13.1

Scope and Contents The Integrated Service-Learning Project is an extension of the Interior Design Relief Project which was founded in 2013. It aims to integrate the efforts of like-minded interior designers, architects, and contractors who believe that the design of the physical environment matters, shapes lives, and can empower people. Documents relate to projects conducted with FIT Interior Design students and various New York and New Jersey area organizations including the Bowery Mission Women’s Center in...

Dates: 2013-2021